Guide's Calendar
Performance
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March, 2018, I guided an American couple in Kyoto. I crafted their itineraries incorporating my recommendations, visited Murin-an garden for a few peaceful moments in the morning and Honmanji for the weeping cherry tree which was in bloom, both of them were quite happy about the places we covered today. The husband is a big fan of sake, so I made sure he purchased some Kyoto sake at Nishiki.
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Nov.2017 I led a private bike tour for a solo traveller from the U.S. I crafted an itinerary for her with a mixture of must-see sites and off-the-beaten-path type places.I checked her fitness level in advance and I included a temple on the hills famous for a window of enlightenment and hesitation. As Japanese maple trees were swaying and rustling, the guest was truly appreciating serene moment.
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An article I wrote has been published online on a local web-magazine geared toward residents and tourists from overseas. It was published by a leading publishing company in Kyoto. The article is about Kintsugi, Heiando and Mr. Hiroki Kiyokawa.
“Pottery surgery!?”: the world of Kintsugi
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Oct.2017: I ran a Gion evening tour for a group of three. Two of them has read or seen Memoir of a Geisha, I was quite happy to explain Geisha culture in depth. An art work done by a prominent artist and the story about the similarity between Maiko and Sumo wrestlers well attracted them. It was one day after the harvest moon night, the night was falling as I was explaining what we saw on Moon.
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Nov.2017, I led a 6-hour private bike tour for a lovely coupe from the U.S..I created their own itinerary that included both must-see sites and off-the-beaten-path type places.The photo was taken at a sweets shop with its history of over one thousand years! Both of the guests fully enjoyed places that are not well-known tourists from overseas.
